# Introduction - Mark Austin **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [November 23, 2021, 10:39am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299 "2021-11-23T10:39:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AquaMac](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/user_avatar/community.aquaponicsassociation.org/aquamac/32/815_2.png) [@AquaMac](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/AquaMac)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2021, 10:39am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299/1 "2021-11-23T10:39:58Z")
Hi Pureganic Peeps!!! My name is Mark Austin. I wanted to take the time to introduce myself to the Aquaponics Association Community. Aquaponics is heading in the right direction and I want to contribute to its momentum to help push it to every corner of the universe. I am a South African, residing in Spain and the Director and Founder of [Asa Casa](http://www.asa.casa). We are a social enterprise focusing on improving the world through multiple elements of the Sustainable Development Goals with each project we undertake. Asa Casa provides Aquaponics Consultations, Design and Education through workshops and training. I am excited for the future and pipeline of Aquaponics! Please do feel free to make contact with me, whether you are a newbie, hobbyist, educational institution, commercial, research or any other field. I would love to connect and assist wherever I can with regards to the development Aquaponics for all!! Mark ---
**Author:** ![BrianFlip](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/user_avatar/community.aquaponicsassociation.org/brianflip/32/14_2.png) [@BrianFlip](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/BrianFlip)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299/2 "2021-11-23T17:40:47Z")
Thanks for your message Mark! Glad to meet you. Periodically we will post here opportunities to get involved. Our Mission is to Expand the practice of aquaponics through education, advocacy, and connection. ---
**Author:** ![Roots](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Roots](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Roots)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299/3 "2022-01-11T18:13:27Z")
Hi Mark, Where in Spain are you based? I am in Algarve, Portugal and I’m looking for Aquaponics practitioners to expand the network here and my knowledge. Thanks James ---
**Author:** ![AquaMac](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/user_avatar/community.aquaponicsassociation.org/aquamac/32/815_2.png) [@AquaMac](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/AquaMac)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299/4 "2022-01-12T11:19:44Z")
Hi James, nice to meet you! I read your introduction and congratulations on getting your first system up and running! I think that is a major milestone! I am based in Barcelona, Spain. I think that there are some exciting prospects for the future! We must stay in touch. ---
**Author:** ![gyslain](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/90db22/32.png) [@gyslain](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/gyslain)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/introduction-mark-austin/2299/5 "2022-03-28T16:56:01Z")
Hi James. Glad to know you are in Algarve. Where are you located in Algarve? Have you started your project and what stage of development are you ? Do you encounter obstacles and difficulties? We can get in touch if you wish to share our experiences and knowledge. I am around Albufeira between Guia and Tunes. I have an ongoing aquaponics project awaiting authorization and approval from various Administrations from 3 years now. Awaiting your reply. Gyslain